City of Rockford

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. - Margaret Wolfe Hungerford

The previous owners of our home left behind a lot of old paint and stain that needs to get thrown out. Here's what I learned about how to do it properly.

Not following some of these laws can lead to $100+ fines, which isn't worth being cold for a few minutes.

Red light cameras aren't sitting high above Rockford intersections yet, but what if?

Let's see if I have this straight. LED (stands for light-emitting diode) lights are 50% more energy efficient than sodium vapor lights, they last 15-20 years instead of 2-5 years, and they spread their illumination far more evenly than standard streetlights.

You may a peephole or cameras to check and see who's at your front door, but even having those advantages might not save you from a door-to-door scammer.

Maybe I watch too much HGTV, but the phrase "functionality over aesthetics" comes to mind when you take a look around at the fire hydrants that populate Rockford area front yards.

Because of damaged caused by last year's severe weather, the City of Rockford is giving away free trees.

If you're looking for another sign that Spring is near, this is it. The snow is mostly gone and now it's time to clean up a winter's worth of yard nasties.

Some voters may night have received the stickers out of an abundance of caution.